Grow The Show 181 | How to Find Your Next Podcast Sponsor
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In this episode, Kevin Chemidlin reveals the secrets to rapidly monetizing your podcast by attracting the right advertisers. Drawing from his extensive experience and success in the podcasting world, Kevin emphasizes the power of reverse engineering to identify potential sponsors. He introduces listeners to tools like Rephonic, which can help pinpoint podcasts with similar audiences, and shares strategies to approach companies already investing in podcast advertising. By the end of the episode, podcasters will have a clear roadmap to boost their revenue by securing the perfect advertisers.
Topics Discussed:
- The importance of identifying the right podcast sponsors.
- The distinction between "sponsors" and "advertisers" in the podcasting world.
- The power of reverse engineering to achieve podcast success.
- The significance of Rephonic and its graph tool in identifying potential advertisers.
- Strategies to approach companies already familiar with podcast advertising.
- The concept of "listeners also subscribed to" on Apple Podcasts.
- The benefits of collaborating with similar podcasts to grow your audience.
- The pitfalls of trying to figure things out from scratch versus building upon others' success.
- The value of feedback: Engaging with your audience on platforms like YouTube.
- The call to action: Encouraging listeners to leave reviews and share their experiences.
Resources:
- Use the Rephonic graph to identify podcasts that share the same audience as yours and collaborate with those creators to grow your podcast audience.
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